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The Merry World of Leopold Z (1965): Cast

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The Merry World of Leopold Z is a 1965 comedy directed by Gilles Carle, starring Guy L'Ecuyer as Léopold Z. Tremblay, Paul Hébert and Albert Millaire. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.

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The Merry World of Leopold Z (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 8m (68 min)
Director
Gilles Carle
Genre
Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Merry World of Leopold Z About?

The premise of The Merry World of Leopold Z without spoilers.

Leopold Z faces a hectic Christmas Eve in snow‑covered Montreal. He must clear city streets, deliver presents and scramble to purchase the last gifts for his family, all while trying to keep his job and make ends meet. The film follows his comic struggle to survive the holiday chaos without abandoning his work.

The Merry World of Leopold Z Themes & Keywords

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  • christmas
  • semi documentary
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Cast & crew

The Merry World of Leopold Z Cast & Characters

Guy L'Ecuyer leads the cast as Léopold Z. Tremblay, with Paul Hébert as Théophile Lemay and Albert Millaire as Narrator (voice). Directed by Gilles Carle; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from Gilles Carle

More films directed by Gilles Carle: Pudding chômeur, The Postmistress, Maria Chapdelaine and The Great Chess Movie.

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The Merry World of Leopold Z FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Merry World of Leopold Z, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Merry World of Leopold Z?

The Merry World of Leopold Z runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

When was The Merry World of Leopold Z released?

The Merry World of Leopold Z was released on November 19, 1965.

Who directed The Merry World of Leopold Z?

The Merry World of Leopold Z was directed by Gilles Carle.

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Who is in the cast of The Merry World of Leopold Z?

The Merry World of Leopold Z stars Guy L'Ecuyer as Léopold Z. Tremblay, Paul Hébert as Théophile Lemay and Albert Millaire as Narrator (voice), among 11 credited actors.

Does The Merry World of Leopold Z have a post-credit scene?

No. The Merry World of Leopold Z has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Merry World of Leopold Z in?

The original language of The Merry World of Leopold Z is French.

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